Logistics Data Analyst

Organisation: Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO)

Work Location: Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Leicester. LE19 1ES

Worker Category: Fixed Location Worker – with possibility of hybrid working.

Salary: £35,451- £39,165 per annum (Pro rata for part time)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

To deliver data-driven insights that enhance logistics and supply chain operations, supporting continuous improvement initiatives across ESPO. The role will focus on identifying inefficiencies, streamlining processes, and enabling strategic decision-making through robust data analysis.

To apply for this post, you must:

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• Develop reporting mechanisms for data within Operations. Create reports for management teams including comparative analyses of current and perspective ways of working.
  
• Monitor industry developments and apply best practices to enhance internal processes. Liaising with suppliers and preparing tender documents as necessary.
  
• Collect, analyse, and interpret logistics and supply chain data to identify trends and performance gaps.
  
• Conduct root cause analysis to uncover operational inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
  
• To produce, develop and maintain a variety of databases, spreadsheets & reports.
  
• To gather, store, process, index and retrieve data efficiently and accurately.
  
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity through regular audits and validation processes.
  
• Develop and maintain new and existing dashboards and reports to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
  
• Present findings and actionable recommendations to stakeholders at various levels.
  

We’d also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

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• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 after 5 years’ service), and a scheme to buy additional leave.
  
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution.
  
• Opportunities for learning development.
  
• Great office location next to Fosse Park, with free on-site parking and easy access to M1 and M69.
  

Paul Williamson Head of Operations

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity, and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services, we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

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